Florida Panthers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Anaheim Ducks on Oct 04, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Anaheim Ducks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20:50 | 0.31 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.04 | 1.73 |
| 3rd | Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.03 | 1.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:18 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:09 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:47 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:10 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Lars Eller | 5v6 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:14 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier | 4v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.82 | 2.42 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 62.6% | 37.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Hits | 27 | 26 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.03 | 1.13 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:10 | 0.38 | 0.78 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:52 | 0.41 | 0.76 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:38 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:18 | 0.50 | 0.44 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.20 | 0.38 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:35 | 0.33 | 0.30 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:02 | 0.40 | 0.22 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.61 | 0.01 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.01 | -0.66 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20:50 | 0.31 | 1.86 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.04 | 1.73 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28:41 | 0.02 | 0.72 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:44 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:31 | 0.68 | 0.57 |
| Sam Colangelo | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.02 | 0.52 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
| Judd Caulfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:44 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:36 | 0.14 | -0.03 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.16 | -0.56 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.58 | O |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.82 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Florida Panthers 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.42 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.82 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Cutter Gauthier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Florida Panthers 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 3, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cutter Gauthier led all skaters at 1.86, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.42 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.82, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 31 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 21. High-danger chances went 26 to 24.